1. Focus on Fellowship A Guide to Fraternal Success

2. Definition The American Heritage Second College Edition defines “Fellowship” as… …..The condition of being together or of sharing similar interests or experiences, as do members of a profession, religion, or nationality; companionship. …..The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms. …..A union of friends or equals sharing similar interests; fraternity. ….Friendship; comradeship.

3. Is it really important?

4. Purpose/Goal

5.  Membership  Non-members  Community-at-large

6. Mechanisms to create Fellowship

7.  In the Lodge building  Somewhere else Local park Another Masonic facility Someone’s home  Community-at-large

8. “Advertising”

9. Communication Members Members Other Masonic groups Other Masonic groups Community Community

10. “Tailoring” to the need at hand

11. Integrating new members Integrating new members Catering to existing brothers Catering to existing brothers Including families Including families

12. Bottom line… Who makes it work? You do!

13. Committee members Committee members New Members New Members “Absentee” brothers “Absentee” brothers

14. Side benefits

15. Teamwork Teamwork Member participation Member participation Pride Pride Public Exposure Public Exposure

16. Examples of successes

17. Planning

18. Evaluating

19. Short-term success Long-term success